The challenge was given by Ewe and Me: A Yarn Boutique to us to crochet with Yashi raffia yarn (made by Universal Yarn). It’s up to you to choose which summer accessory you like better. After you vote, be sure to enter the giveaway to win the Yashi raffia yarn! If you’re in the Colorado Springs area, stop by Ewe and Me for a second chance to vote and win.

Giveaway here on the blog ends June 24, 2015 at midnight (Mountain Time).

Left: Picnic Set (Utensil & Plate Holders Right: Rosey Handbag

Below are more photos of the summer accessories. Learn more about the Crochet with Raffia patterns and see more photos in the shop.

It’s up to you to choose, which baby set you like better. After you vote below, enter the giveaway for your chance to win the yarn used in this month’s challenge as well as the patterns for both baby sets.

Winners in the Twins Face Off Purse Design Challenge Sponsored by Lion Brand

Congratulations Dana Bincer for designing the winning Bohemian Handbag. It received 70% of the votes! The twins are now tied having won one challenge each.

We received lots of comments in person and in social media about the yarn. So many people loved the bright colors. Our mom raved not only about the yarn but hinted that she would like the Bohemian Handbag as a Mother’s Day gift!

Winners of the Giveaway

Drumroll please for the two winners in the Lion Brand Giveaway.

First Place: Janet C
Janet wins 3 skeins of Lion Brand yarn and the patterns for both purses.

Second Place: Lisa S
Lisa wins both patterns for the purses.

A big thank you to everyone for participating in the Twins Face Off Design Challenge. We are so thankful to Lion Brand for providing the yarn for the challenge and giveaway.

The patterns for both purses are available in the shop. Both the Bohemian Handbag and Flower Power Satchel are included in the one pattern. Learn more about the Handbags pattern.

It’s up to you to choose, which bag / purse you like better. After you vote below, enter the giveaway for your chance to win the yarn used in this month’s challenge as well as the patterns for both purses.

Giveaway ends April 20, 2015 at midnight.

Left: Flower Power Satchel Right: Bohemian Handbag

Here are some close-ups of the bags. You can see larger photos in the shop.

Now it’s up to you. Your vote is anonymous, so you can vote with confidence.

Winners in the Twins Face Off Shrug Design Challenge Sponsored by Red Heart

Congratulations Deborah Bagley for designing the winning Houndstooth Shrug. It received 70% of the votes!

We received lots of fun comments from friends in person and in social media about how fun the design challenge was. Several people complimented the sleeves of the Houndstooth Shrug in particular. One person said she loved the unexpected lace at the cuff. We do too!

Winners of the Giveaway

Drumroll please for the two winners in the Red Heart Giveaway.

First Place: CraftyOne

CraftyOne wins 8 skeins of Red Heart yarn and the patterns for both black and white shrugs.

Second Place: Jodi Sheehan

Jodi wins both patterns for the black and white shrugs.

A big thank you to everyone for participating in the first Twins Face Off Design Challenge. We are so thankful to Red Heart for providing the yarn for the challenge and giveaway.

The crochet patterns for both the Houndstooth and Black with White Stripe shrugs are available in the store. Learn more about the Black and White Shrugs.

Crochet hooks are down, now it’s time for you to vote. If you’d like to win the beautiful Red Heart yarn used in these projects and a copy of these sassy crochet patterns, enter after you vote!

Vote and giveaway close at midnight March 23, 2015.

Left: Houndstooth Shrug vs. Right: Black Cluster with White Stripe

We’ve asked a friend to model these two beautiful designs, so there’s no telling which twin designed which shrug. Don’t worry about hurt feelings; the vote is anonymous. We’re more curious to know which style is your favorite. So go ahead, cast your vote below.

We have a confession to make. We’re a bit competitive. We enjoy how competition stretches our imagination and challenges us to think creatively and strategically. We aren’t sore losers. We are genuinely happy when other people’s skills best our own. But we’re out to win, none the less.

With that said, we are thrilled to bring you our first Twins Face Off design challenge. We will each be given the same yarn and work independently to create a fun design that you will get a chance to vote on. And there will be prizes!

We’ll be getting together over the next week to decide what type of item we’ll crochet for our face off. Could be a toy, a garment or home decor item. We’ll let you know Tuesday next week.

There will be a couple of prizes in this competition, too! Those who vote on our designs will be entered in a drawing to win the yarn pictured above and the patterns we create in this competition. First place wins the yarn and patterns. Second place wins the patterns.

A few months ago, our knit and crochet group had a knitting challenge – similar to other project challenges we’ve had in the past. Here’s how it went:

The Criteria:

Item must be knit (any type of knitting)

Must incorporate a button

Seriously, only two requirements. As avid crocheters, Deborah and I definitely found this a challenge.

The Entries:

Let’s take a closer look at the three entry.

Entry One – Kissing Camels Tapestryby Carol

Carol is a long time knitter who charted her own tapestry. Her inspiration is a rock formation named Kissing Camels which is located in the Garden of the Gods – a local park in Colorado Springs made of rock spires.

There are button eyes and pink lips. What a fun way to capture a local treasure.

Entry Two – Bluebell as Crimson Red Purse
by Dana

This beaded purse is a modified version of Bluebell, a cuff (bracelet) pattern by Elizabeth Klett. This project was a first for me on many levels. I’d never beaded a knitted project. Nor had I knit an icord. I confess: I ripped this out and started it over again several times before getting the hang of it. I was pleased with the end result.

Entry Three – White Mistress Fingerless Gloves
by Deborah

Like Carol, Deborah decided to write her own pattern! These ladies’ fingerless gloves have lots of fun elements like the 4 stitch cable, buttons, and cuff work at the top and bottom accented with fun fur.

Each project is beautiful and judging was truly a challenge. A special thank you to Lorien for judging. The fingerless mitts took first place and the beaded purse second. We all had a delightful time with the challenge and look forward to the next.

Yarnivores have incredible appetites. But we should always remember our manners as we consume our fiber arts patterns.

YARNOVATIONS POLICY:
PURCHASED patterns may NOT be copied or distributed. They are for your eyes only.

FREE patterns MAY be copied and distributed as long as you credit the author and Yarnovations.com. Copyright information is in the footer of all the documents, so that should be pretty easy to do.

ALL items made following one of our patterns are yours to do with as you wish. You may give away and sell your handiwork. Share the art of crochet and yarn art with the world by sharing your hand made items.